Hi, Can anyone tell me if hurting animals for amusement is a precursor for, or indicator of, a form of psychopathy?
Other behaviours evidenced by the person that I am wary about are:- Controlling and monitoring partner's wherabouts, almost obsessively, i.e. phoning her every 10 minutes. 2. Making sarcastic and contemptuous comments about her for the amusement of others. Rages. One or two against mother when she offerred advice about his relationship. 3. Lying - a lot! Often 'show off' type lies. Or lies which make him look good and others bad. 4. Mockery of the afflicted. 5. Self absorption about hair, fashion etc. Mother has, since his show of aggression against her , treated him as if he were perfect although he borrows money almost daily and does not pay her back, and generally treats her like a servant. I feel she may be afraid of him. I feel a bit afraid of him, but luckily I don't have to see him too often.
It would be interesting if other members of the board have any experience of knowing or working or living with anyone like this, and what opinion of their psychological state might be? Jemmmy